Stokes' Standard Seeds^ >^^ Qarden ond Farm 



MAP^GEL-WURZEL BEETS 



A SUCCULENT WINTER FEED FOR ALL LIVE-STOCK 



As a succulent feed for all classes of live-stock, especially milch cows. Mangel- Wurzel Beets rank second only 

 to ensilage. In some sections where the silo is not being used by dairy farmers, the Mangel-Wurzel is especially 

 popular. Mangels should be fed to dairy cows immediately after milking, as if they are fed in large amounts before 

 milking they sometimes taint the flavor of the milk. For the best results the seed should be sown early in May, 

 and the crop should always be harvested before the hard freezes come on in November, as the portion above the 

 ground is damaged by the cold weather. The roots are then gathered and stored in a cool, damp place away 

 from freezing weather, or may be buried in the ground the same as turnips. The yield on certain varieties, such 

 as S. S. Giant of Battles Mangel, Long Red Mangel and Golden Tankard Mangel is from twenty-five to forty 

 tons to the acre. Such a succulent feed mixed with the ordinary hay and corn-meal ration increases the milk 

 production to a great extent, and rewards any trouble taken in the raising of Mangel Beets. They are also used 

 extensively for sheep, and cannot be recommended too highly for swine and poultry. In the southeastern counties 

 of England, where a large number of the famous pure-bred herds of sheep are raised, Mangels constitute a large 

 proportion of the ration. The result of these breeders with sheep is closely associated with the careful and efficient 

 method of balancing up the rations for their herds. The stockmen in Canada feed 

 Mangels also to a large extent. 



«5 S. S. Giant of Battles Mangel 



This variety has made an excellent reputation with farmers who desire a high 

 percentage of feeding value together with a large yield to the acre. The roots grow 

 cylindrical in shape, with red flesh. One of the best points of this variety is that a 

 large portion of the Mangel grows above ground, making it easily pulled. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., y4lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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Mammoth Long Red Mangel 



This variety is sometimes known as Jumbo, Norbitan Giant, or Colossal. 

 It is perhaps the most universally used Mangel Beet, and deserves this popularity. 

 It forms extremely large, long, straight roots, making its yield to the acre excep- 

 tional. A single specimen of this variety often weighs twenty to thirty pounds. 

 The feeding value of this variety is very good, but it ranks second to one or two 

 other varieties in regard to quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vi^b. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Golden Tankard Mangel 



Golden Tankard is a smooth, yellow-fleshed Mangel having large roots tapering 

 suddenly at the bottom. It has small tops, and can, therefore, be grown in rows 

 closer together than the other spreading varieties. It is especially recommended 

 for sheep and poultry. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vi^b. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



S. S. Giant 

 of Battles 

 Mangel 



Giant Half-Sugar Rose 

 Mangel 



Like the Giant of Battles this variety grows a large 

 part of its root above ground. It has a large sugar 

 content, and is used for sugar-making as well as for cat- 

 tle-feeding. The roots are rose-colored and exception- 

 ally smooth for a Mangel Beet. It is also a very hea^ y 

 cropper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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Improved White Sugar 

 Mangel 



This variety is hardier, contains a greater percentage 

 of sugar and is an improvement on most varieties of 

 Sugar Beet in nearly every way. It is also valuable 

 for stock-feeding and yields fairly well. This variety is 

 in large use by the Sugar Beet-growers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., V4lb. 15 cts., lb. 50cts . 



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